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German Court Rules in Favor of AI Company LAION in Copyright Case (2.10.24)

Key Highlights:   Court’s Interpretation of Section 60(d) of German Copyright Law: The Hamburg Regional Court dismissed photographer Robert Kneschke’s copyright infringement claims, citing Section 60(d), which allows text and data mining for scientific research purposes. The court ruled that LAION’s use of Kneschke’s images to train AI was protected by this exception. Impact on

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Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes California AI safety bill (1.10.24)

Key Highlights   Governor Newsom vetoed New AI bill-  Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed California’s first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill on 29th September, 2024, citing concerns that the legislation would hinder innovation and drive AI developers out of the state. Innovation Vs. Regulation- The blocked bill would have required developers of advanced AI models to

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OpenAI to Provide Open Access to its Training Data Amidst Legal Battle Over Copyright Infringement (28.09.24)

Key Highlights:   OpenAI faces Copyright Law suit: The lawsuit, initiated by renowned authors such as Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates, accuses OpenAI of using copyrighted books from unauthorized sources to develop ChatGPT. OpenAI agrees to provide access to OpenAI’s Training Data: In a suit filed on 24th September, 2024, against OpenAI for allegedly using

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EUROPEAN UNION SIGNS EU AI PACT WITH OVER 100 COMPANIES TO ENSURE TRUSTWORTHY AND SAFE AI DEPLOYMENT (26.09.24)

Key Highlights:   Over 100 Companies Pledge to Drive Safe AI Development– In a monumental step toward ensuring safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI), over 100 companies from various sectors have signed the EU AI Pact, as announced by the European Commission on 25th September, 2024 and these signatories have voluntarily committed to key actions

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ARIJIT SINGH WINS CASE AGAINST AI PLATFORMS (MIMICKING HIS VOICE TO CREATE SONGS)

Key Highlights Court Ruling on Personality Rights: The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, granting him interim relief by recognizing his personality rights. The court held that using Singh’s voice, name, and likeness without permission for commercial purposes violates his rights and can threaten his livelihood. Unauthorized AI Exploitation: The

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NIGERIA LAUNCHES ITS NATIONAL AI STRATEGY

On August 1, 2024, Nigeria launched its Draft National AI Strategy, marking a significant step towards harnessing AI for economic diversification and sustainable development. The strategy aims to position Nigeria as a leader in AI innovation in Africa by engaging global AI researchers of Nigerian descent, empowering government and private entities to adopt AI technologies,

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